This update on computer technology--as it affects learning assistance directors and developmental education personnel--begins by reporting on new developments and changes that have taken place during the past two years in five areas: (1) hardware (microcomputer systems, low cost PC clones, combination Apple/PC machines, lab computer controllers…

This paper describes the Faculty Assistance and Computing Education Services (FACES) loaner program at Syracuse University and the method used by FACES staff to deliver and keep track of hardware, software, and documentation. The roles of the various people involved in the program are briefly discussed, i.e., the administrator, who handles the…

Following a definition of multimedia, a description of the advantages of multimedia software, and a list of necessary multimedia hardware, this paper describes in detail the phasing in of new technology into the curriculum at Lake-Sumter Community College (Florida). Implementation of a one-credit course entitled Introduction to Multimedia Computer…